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Gold sales escalate in Rajkot ahead of festival 'Akshaya Tritiya'

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rajkot, May 12 (ANI): Gold sales pick-up in Rajkot as tumbled prices encouraged people to buy the yellow metal ahead of Hindu festival, Akshaya Tritiya.

Tutul, Rohan share lead at Usha-IGU golf

April 16, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Tutul Ali and Rohan Rana shared the opening day's honours at the Usha-IGU Delhi junior Golf Championships with identical cards of even par 70 each Tuesday.

Getting Bangalore to the ballot box, and more

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) With its large floating population, Bangalore, India's tech hub, has the dubious distinction of a consistently poor turnout in elections. Now, a group of citizens have joined hands in an attempt to change that record.

Jadeja credits Ashwin for his success

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who bagged his maiden fifer in India's six-wicket win over Australia in the fourth cricket Test, credited his success to off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Nashik wins award for best city

March 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Top healthcare facilities, greenery and public transport won Nagpur the award for the most liveable Indian city at the ABP News-IPSOS Best City Survey and Awards 2013 event here Wednesday. Delhi was adjudged the best for primary education and roads.

We must get runs on the board: Tredwell

January 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Mohali, Jan 22 (IANS) England off-spinner James Tredwell Tuesday said it is important for the visitors to put runs on the board to carry out their plans with the ball in the fourth One-day International against India at the PCA Stadium here.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan leads Punjab's comeback

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh led Punjab's comeback against Saurashtra in the semifinal on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

England cricketers stunned after snake appears in hotel swimming pool

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan 14(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Meaker decided to call off his morning dip after sighting a snake in their hotel's swimming pool in Kochi.

England beat India by 9 runs in first ODI

January 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England beat India by nine runs in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

England score 325/4 against India

January 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England scored 325 for four against India in the first ODI of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

Cook sends rallying cry to Eng players to cement 'top dog' status against India

January 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Jan 11(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has urged his players to cement their number one status in the ICC ODI rankings with a series win against India, starting today in Rajkot.

We have to play out of our skins: Cook

January 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) England skipper Alastair Cook Thursday said that his boys have to play put of their skins to win the five-match ODI series against India that starts Friday with the first game at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here in Kandheri.

Not an ideal start for England, says Tredwell

January 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England off-spinner James Tredwell Tuesday said two successive defeats in the warm-up matches for the ODI series against India were not an ideal start to their tour.

Bell strikes again in warm-up match

January 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England batsman Ian Bell is looking in ominous form ahead of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India. He made easy work of the Delhi bowlers in the team's final warm-up match, scoring a fine century here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Tuesday.

Morgan says England 'more than ready' to topple India in ODI series

January 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 6 (ANI): Eoin Morgan has said England is fully prepared for the upcoming one-day series with India, and added that they are looking to carry the momentum after winning the Test series 2-1.

Eng looking to rub more 'salt on Indian wounds' in upcoming ODI series

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 5(ANI): Fast bowler Tim Bresnan has claimed England would be looking to put right their poor one-day record against India in their country during the upcoming five-match series, starting on January 11 in Rajkot.

Jewellers work feverishly to complete gold-plated car for Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot, Jan. 3 (ANI): Jewellers in Rajkot, Gujarat, are working on war footing to create panels of gold, silver and crystal for a car to be auctioned during the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit.

Cook backs new ODI coach Giles to guide Eng in 'own way' during India series

January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 3(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said new one-day coach Ashley Giles would have to lead the team is his own way and not check everything with the team director, Andy Flower during their upcoming fifty-over series against India.

Day-night games of India-England series to start early

December 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The timings of the four day-night games in the five-match One-day International series between India and England have been revised keeping the dew factor in mind.

Leaked 'Transformers 4' script fake: Michael Bay

December 19, 2012 at 1:57 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Plot details from "Transformers 4" emerged on the internet recently, but director Michael Bay says it is all fake.

Mayawati appeals to electorate to end Modi rule in Gujarat

December 9, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Dec.9 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday appealed to the electorate in poll-bound Gujarat to root out the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Congress ridicules Modi's poll manifesto, claims credit for welfare of middle class

December 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday denied the claim in the Bharatiya Janata Party's poll manifesto announced by Narendra Modi, and said that the middle class in the country has prospered only because of the policies put in place by the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre.

Gujarat polls: Modi unveils BJP's manifesto

December 3, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 3 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's poll manifesto for the upcoming state assembly polls.

Plot owners in Gurgaon sectors asked to pay extra money

November 29, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 29 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday asked plot owners in sectors 27, 28, 42, 43 and 57 here to shell out by Dec 1 extra amount of money on their properties in view of the increased compensation to land owners in these sectors.

Electoral official hopes for record high voter turnout in poll-bound Gujarat

November 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Surat, Nov.25 (ANI): The general secretary of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Akshay Raut, has said that officials have launched a civic education campaign to motivate all sections of society, including women and youth, to exercise their franchise during next month's state assembly elections in Gujarat, and he hopes that there will be a record voter turnout as a result.

Pujara makes crucial No.3 position his with double?ton

November 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Cheteshwar Pujara Friday ticked another box in the process of filling the key No. 3 position in India's batting order, vacated by the great Rahul Dravid. Playing in only his sixth Test, Pujara hit his maiden double century (206 not out) against England in the first Test at Ahmedabad.

Hi-Tech Modi to campaign simultaneously in four cities of Gujarat through 3D

November 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov. 16 (ANI): As the Gujarat assembly elections nears, Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to unleash a hi-fi virtual audio-visual three-dimentional campaign through which he will address the audience in four major cities of the state simultaneously.

Plot next to Obama's Chicago home on sale for $899k

November 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Chicago, Nov. 15 (ANI): The owners of the unoccupied plot next to President Barack Obama's home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood are selling the plot for 899,000 dollars.

Sarovar Hotels aims to hit century by 2020

October 31, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) With a portfolio of 60 hotels across 40 destinations in India and abroad, the Sarovar hotels and resorts group is all set to scale up its expansion plans to target 100 properties by 2020 even as it focusses on the growing religious tourism market.

Rajkot traders object to stern rules ahead of Gujarat polls, call for shutdown

October 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct. 29 (ANI): Traders affiliated to the Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) resorted to a day-long shutdown on Monday.

Social media a new site for Gujarat election campaigning

October 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Gujarat assembly polls, political parties have started using social networking sites for campaigning in the state.

Congress lauds Sonia for putting forth imperative issues during Rajkot rally

October 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Congress Party on Thursday refused to give any significance to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Sonia Gandhi, saying the issues raised by UPA chairperson at a farmers rally at Rajkot in Gujarat yesterday were of great importance.

'State-sponsored terrorism in Gujarat under Modi's rule', alleges Jagdambika Pal

October 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Asserting that the common man is not safe in the state ruled by Narendra Modi, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday alleged that there is state-sponsored terrorism in Gujarat.

'Modi will be known as black chapter in history of Indian democracy': Sahay

October 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay on Thursday alleged that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be known as a black chapter in the history of Indian democracy.

Modi takes on Sonia, says Congress defaming Gujarat

October 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Dahod (Gujarat), Oct 4 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and charge the ruling party at the Centre of defaming his state.

Sonia Kicks off election campaign in Rajkot; Challenges Modi

October 3, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who visited Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday kicked off her election campaign in Gujarat, where assembly election is likely to schedule later in this year as present assembly is going to expire on January 17, 2013.............

Sonia's Rajkot rally statement full of half-truths: BJP

October 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi/Rajkot, Oct 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement that the opposition had always obstructed the passing of a strong and effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament, and growth in Gujarat, as one full of half-truths.

Zee TV to celebrate 20 years with live concerts

September 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Music, dance and a lot more - that's how Zee TV plans to celebrate its successful 20-year journey. The channel will host "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa LIVE" - a series of live concerts and entertainment nights across 10 cities, starting Friday.

National Hockey: Narrow win for Haryana

September 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Bangalore, Sep 23 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bhopal in a Pool A match of the senior National hockey championship that commenced here Sunday.

Guidance for higher studies in US

September 22, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) An educational trust of Mumbai will provide service and guidance to Indian students seeking admission in universities and colleges of the US, officials associated with the centre said here Saturday.

'Riwayat' a film on female foeticide by doctors

September 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Bollywood continues to raise its voice against female foeticide with "Riwayat", a movie produced by two NRI doctors from Australia.

Drought hits Gujarat villages as water becomes scarce

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 18 (ANI): Deficient rainfall has damaged crops here, leaving the farmers distressed as their animals are unable to quench their thirst due to scarcity of water.

US honing skills to sniff out upgraded Qaeda 'underwear bomb'

July 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): American security officials are on the lookout for a new type of explosive, after the CIA intercepted an upgraded 'underwear bomb' following a sting operation in Yemen earlier this year.

Plot ownership rights for seven lakh Delhi families

July 16, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) With eyes to the 2013 assembly elections, the Congress-led Delhi government Monday decided to grant land ownership rights to over seven lakh families living in 45 slum resettlement colonies.

Somaiya seeks PMO's explanation on transfer of officer probing Adarsh scam

July 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary Kirit Somaiya met Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy here on Tuesday and lodged a protest over transfer of the officer, who headed the Adarsh scam probe.

CBI Charge sheets Ashok Chavan, others in Adarsh society scam

July 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday filed a charge sheet in multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam case against 13 persons including former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan at a special CBI court in Mumbai..................

IIT Bombay starts training 10,000 teachers

June 25, 2012 at 11:55 PM

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The training programme for 10,000 teachers was inaugurated Monday by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.

Rupee devaluation hits machine tools' production in Rajkot

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Rajkot, June 16 (ANI): The devaluation of rupee has hit the local machine tools manufactures here.

Nitish replies to Modi's criticism of Bihar, says 'no need to preach others'

June 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Patna, June 11 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday hit back at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over his 'festering caste politics' remarks, saying people should think about their own situations before preaching to others.

Rajkot Police arrest Sanjay Joshi's supporters after poster war

June 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 10 (ANI): Rajkot Police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of several supporters of erstwhile Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Joshi for being actively involved in a poster war that was aimed at Gujarat Chief Minister and Joshi's bete noire Narendra Modi.

Sanjay Joshi's resignation won't affect the state executive meet: BJP

June 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 9 (ANI): Gujarat regional secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vijay Rupani on Saturday said the two-day state executive meet would not be affected by the resignation of former party general secretary, Sanjay Joshi.

Two get bail in Adarsh scam

June 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Two accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam were granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Thursday after the probe agency failed to file a chargesheet against them within the stipulated 60-day period.

Two accused apply for bail in Adarsh Society scam

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Barely a week after a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court granted bail to seven of the nine accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, the remaining two filed fresh bail applications here Monday.

India to host New Zealand, England and Australia from Aug 2012 to Mar 2013

May 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The BCCI has announced that India will host three international cricket series from August 2012 to March next year, involving 10 Tests, five one-dayers and four Twenty20 Internationals.

England, New Zealand, Australia to tour India in 2012/13

May 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India are all set to host three major international series from August 2012 to March 2013, involving ten Tests, five ODIs and four Twenty20 Internationals.

One shot lead for Kushal in Usha Karnataka juniors

May 22, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Bangalore, May 22 (IANS) Kushal Singh took the opening day's honours with a fine five-under 65 on the first day of the Usha IGU Karnataka Junior golf championships at the Clover Greens Tuesday. Kushal, playing in Category A, led Prakhar Asawa (66) by one shot.

lack of clarity on software exports hurting industry: Murthy

May 20, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Bangalore,May 20 (IANS) The Indian IT industry is in a quandary for want of clarity from the government on the definition of software exports, Infosys chairman emeritus N.R. Narayana Murthy said Sunday.

Plot to kill Iranian president foiled in 2007: Tehran Times

May 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Tehran, May 14 (IANS) Iran's intelligence ministry has said intelligence forces and police foiled a plot by the Jundullah group to assassinate President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2007, the Tehran Times reported.

Plot to blow up US-bound jet foiled

May 8, 2012 at 7:18 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) The US and other intelligence agencies thwarted a plot to bomb a US-bound airliner and seized an explosive device, similar to ones previously used by Al-Qaeda, officials said here Monday.

Rajkot celebrates 400 years of its existence with a carnival

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 3 (ANI): The Gujarat Government organised a colourful carnival to celebrate 400 years of Rajkot's existence.

Adarsh scam: Court rejects bail plea of accused

April 21, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday rejected the bail applications of six accused in the Adarsh housing scam arrested in March and April, officials said.

Adarsh scam: Court rejects bail plea of 9 accused

April 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday rejected the bail applications of all nine accused in the Adarsh housing scam arrested in March and April, officials said.

Adarsh scam: Two sent to CBI custody till April 30

April 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) A special court here Tuesday remanded two former Maharashtra bureaucrats to CBI custody till April 30 in the Adarsh housing scam, an official said.

I'm lucky to work with Shah Rukh again: Anushka

April 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Anushka Sharma has been roped in for Yash Chopra's next untitled film, in which she teams up with Shah Rukh Khan again. The model-turned-actress says that she never imagined that she would get another chance to work with the superstar.

Adarsh scam: Bail plea of seven accused rejected

April 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court here Wednesday rejected the bail applications of seven people arrested last month in connection with the Adarsh Housing Society scam, officials said. Two other accused were remanded to the probe agency's custody till April 12.

Adarsh scam: Two bureaucrats remanded to CBI custody

April 4, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A special court Wednesday remanded two Maharashtra bureaucrats to CBI custody till April 12 in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, an official said.

Adarsh scam: Two bureaucrats remanded to CBI custody

April 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A special court Wednesday remanded two Maharashtra bureaucrats to CBI custody till April 12 in the Adarsh housing society scam, an official said.

Adarsh scam: Two more arrested, judicial custody for seven accused

April 3, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday arrested two senior Maharashtra bureaucrats for their alleged involvement in the Adarsh housing scam, while a special court sent seven bureaucrats and army officers, arrested last month, to judicial custody till April 17.

Adarsh scam: Two detained for interrogation

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday detained two senior Maharashtra bureaucrats for questioning in the Adarsh housing society scam, an official said.

Adarsh scam: CBI arrests two senior bureaucrats

April 3, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Apr.3 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two senior bureaucrats-Jairaj Phatak and Ramanand Tiwari - on Tuesday in connection with the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Gujarat millers anticipate high groundnut oil prices

April 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr.1 (ANI): Mill owners and exporters in Rajkot, Gujarat, are expecting the prices of groundnut oil to sky rocket to unprecedented levels.

Jewellers across India go on strike against increased excise duty on gold

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai/Rajkot, Mar 17 (ANI): Jewellers in several parts of India on Saturday went on a three-day strike against the increased excise duty on gold announced by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Union budget for 2012-13.

Rising Islamism in Maldives could pose potential terror threat to India: Report

February 11, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Male, Feb 11(ANI): The emergence of hard-line Islam in the Maldives, a relatively new development for the country, has sparked off concerns in India that it could be used as a potential base for Islamist militants.

Now, FBI wants a social network map alert application

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Washington, Jan 27(ANI): Seeking to develop an early-warning system based on material 'scraped' from social networks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants an application that provides information about possible domestic and global threats superimposed onto maps 'using mash-up technology'.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Now, FBI wants a social network map alert application

January 27, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, Jan 27(ANI): Seeking to develop an early-warning system based on material 'scraped' from social networks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants an application that provides information about possible domestic and global threats superimposed onto maps 'using mash-up technology'.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Jewellers in Gujarat hail government's decision of mandatory hallmarking

January 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (ANI): Jewellers in Gujarat welcome the Central Government's decision of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery as it will protect the consumers from being cheated.

Royal wedding procession in Rajkot after 70 years

January 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (ANI): People in Rajkot city of Gujarat state witnessed a royal wedding procession, headed by a silver chariot followed by antique carriages, convoy of vintage cars and several horses and elephants accompanied by royal band, after nearly seven decades.

Anna Hazare kites in great demand ahead of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat

January 7, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Rajkot, Jan 7 (ANI): Kites depicting social activist Anna Hazare are in great demand in Gujarat ahead of the festival of Makar Sankranti.

Film crew of 'American Gandhi' arrives in India for shoot

December 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Rajkot, Dec 27 (ANI): Hollywood filmmaker, Joseph Mungra recently arrived at Gujarat with the crew members to shoot for his film, 'American Gandhi', a movie based on 'Save India against illegal mining' campaign.

Ex-royals of Gujarat extend support to Modi's 'Sadbhavna fast'

December 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Rajkot, Dec 26 (ANI): The princes from various royal families on Monday extended their support to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently sitting on a daylong 'Sadbhavna fast' for communal amity.

Aussie success against marauding Sehwag, ageless Tendulkar will be a major challenge

December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Sydney, Dec.10 (ANI): The Australian bowling attack is improving, but success against an in-form Indian outfit featuring Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will not come as easily as it has against a disappointing New Zealand.

Sex workers in Mumbai, Rajkot pay homage to AIDS victims

December 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai/Rajkot, Dec 2 (ANI): On the occasion of World AIDS Day, sex workers in Mumbai, paid tribute to people who have died of AIDS in the country.

BJP protests against latest petrol price hike in Rajkot

November 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Rajkot, Nov 5(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today protested against the recent petrol price hike by the state-run oil companies in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Gujarat anticipates bumper production of cotton

November 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Rajkot, Nov 4 (ANI): Cotton growers of the Rajkot in Saurashtra region of Gujarat are elated at the prospects of earning higher profits from the bumper output this season.

Spectacular fireworks show at Rajkot

October 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): thousands of people gathered to witness the spectacular fireworks show here on Tuesday.

Demand for Chinese made firecrackers on rise

October 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Rajkot, Oct 19 (ANI): The demand for made in China firecrackers has led to brisk business for the shopkeepers and wholesalers during this year's Diwali season.

Gujarat Congress leader criticises Narendra Modi for not appointing Ombudsman

August 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM

Rajkot, Aug 3 (ANI): Gujarat Congress president Arjun Modhwadia has criticised the Narendra Modi led state government for not appointing a state Ombudsman.

Students take out rally to promote clean environment in Rajkot

July 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Rajkot, July 31(ANI): Students took out a rally in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Sunday to promote clean and green environment.

Clay innovator from village gets worldwide attention

July 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 27 (ANI): Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a traditional clay craftsman from Gujarat has attracted worldwide attention for his creation 'Mitti cool', a clay refrigerator that works without electricity. He has developed an entire range of earthen products for daily use in the kitchen that include water filters, refrigerators, hot plates and a cooker.

Rising silk prices hit traditional silk sari business in Gujarat

July 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 22 (ANI):The traditional Patola silk sari business has been hit by the rising prices of silk in Gujarat.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Rajkot jail authorities introduce special training programme for inmates

July 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Rajkot, July 4 (ANI): Prison authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, have introduced special training modules along with counseling sessions for prisoners.

Slain Pak journalist's mobile phone record 'mysteriously wiped clean'

June 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Lahore, June 7(ANI): The mobile phone record of slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has been mysteriously erased.

Aligarh's lock industry in slump due to manpower shortage

May 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

Aligarh, May 23(ANI): The lock manufacturing industry in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, is facing a slump as it is facing manpower shortage due to the migration of skilled labourers to other states.

Hike in cotton price hits Khadi business in Rajkot

May 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, May 9 (ANI): The homespun Khadi business is affected in Gujarat's Rajkot city due to the hike in its rate.

After World Cup win, Rajkot women take to cricket enthusiastically

May 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 7 (ANI): The Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot is abeehive of activity these days, with women cricketers taking to the sport like duck to water in the wake of India's World Cup win after 28 years.

BMW India launches new dealership facility in Surat

April 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Apr.11 (ANI-Business Wire India): BMW India has announced the launch of Parsoli Motors, its new dealership facility in Surat.